Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Company car
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Design Associate- In-Home Flooring Sales Consultant
Company: Floor Coverings International of Downtown Chicago, IL
Location: Downtown Chicago + Surrounding Neighborhoods (Loop, River North, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, etc.)
Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000+ (Forgivable Draw + Commission)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Design. Sell. Impress. Own Your Career.
Are you a natural with people? Do you love the art of design and the thrill of the close? At Floor Coverings International of Downtown Chicago, we don't just sell floors - we transform spaces and elevate lifestyles.
We're looking for an energetic, positive, high-performing Design Associate to join our elite team. You'll meet clients in their homes, guide them through a stunning Mobile Showroom experience with over 3,000 samples, and help bring their vision to life - all while earning uncapped commissions and building a career in the heart of Chicago.
What You'll Do:
- Drive to client homes in your territory (appointments provided daily)
- Design personalized flooring solutions using real samples in the customer's lighting, furniture, and décor
- Build and present professional quotes with down-to-the-penny accuracy
- Learn to close deals on the spot - we don't do "let me think about it"
- Hand off installations to our in-house coordination team and follow up for 5-star results
- Earn the client's trust, repeat business, and referrals
What Makes This Role Special:
- Work from home - your hours are set by your appointments
- No showroom hours- You drive the Mobile Showroom to your client.
- Pre-qualified appointments daily - no cold calling required
- Cutting-edge design tools - including digital floor visualizers and real product samples
- Support of a proven brand backed our 5 Star rating, 400,000+ happy customers, and elite national buying power
- A small, ambitious team in Chicago's fastest-growing flooring market
- You get to be the expert, build lasting relationships, and watch your earnings grow
What We're Looking For:
- A relationship-builder - you know how to build instant connections and drive through high-status networks
- A closer - you know how to move conversations toward a confident "yes"
- An eye for design - doesn't have to be formal, but you understand color, light, and balance
- In-home consultative sales experience strongly preferred (flooring, kitchens, solar, closets, etc.)
- Pet friendly - everyone in Chicago has animals, so as long as you are good with animals we are good with you!
- Comfortable driving to multiple appointments per day across the city
- Tech-savvy with tablets, quoting software, and digital tools
- Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented, and obsessed with delivering 5-star service
- Clean driving record - company vehicle is provided
What You'll Earn:
- $70,000-$100,000+ realistic first-year earnings
- Commission+ performance bonuses (no cap)
- Top-performers can expect over $100k annual payouts
- Paid training and mentorship
- Annual company convention to Cancun
- Fuel & mileage reimbursement with company card
- Ongoing personal development and leadership opportunities
- Join an award-winning culture and a team that wins together
Want to Stand Out?
Priority candidates will include a quick note or video telling us:
- Why you love flooring, design, or sales
- Your proudest win
- Why you'd crush it at Floor Coverings International
Email this video to the owner Thomas.Peterson@fcifloors.com
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This is not a desk job. This is high-performance, high-touch, high-reward work where you are on your feet!
You will be trained by the branch owner and a network of over 280+ locations with the best sales training in the industry in one of the strongest metropolitan markets on the planet.
If you want a role where you're empowered, appreciated, and paid what you're worth, let's talk.
Apply today and take the next step toward a career you'll love.
Flexible work from home options available.